Sabic CYCOLOY™ Resin MC8002 PC/ABS
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Sabic Cycoloy MC8002 (PC/ABS) Resin
Cycoloy Resin MC8002 is a high-performance PC/ABS blend engineered for toughness. It combines low viscosity for easy processing with exceptional impact strength and ductility for durable end-use parts.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Specific Gravity: 1.14 (ASTM D792)
- Water Absorption (23°C, 24 hrs): 0.1% (ASTM D570)
- Water Absorption (23°C, Saturated): 0.4% (ASTM D570)
- Mold Shrinkage (Flow, 3.2 mm): 0.5–0.7% (SABIC Method)
- Melt Flow Rate (260°C/5.0 kgf): 9 g/10 min (ASTM D1238)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Stress at Yield: 56 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain at Yield: 5% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Strain at Break: 150% (ASTM D638)
- Tensile Modulus: 2200 MPa (ASTM D638)
- Flexural Stress at Yield: 86 MPa (ASTM D790)
- Flexural Modulus: 2340 MPa (ASTM D790)
Impact Properties
- Izod Impact Strength, Notched (23°C): 640 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Izod Impact Strength, Notched (-30°C): 534 J/m (ASTM D256)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (23°C): 61 J (ASTM D3763)
- Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy (-30°C): 54 J (ASTM D3763)
Thermal Properties
- HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed: 123°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed: 107°C (ASTM D648)
- HDT, 1.82 MPa, 6.4 mm, Unannealed: 110°C (ASTM D648)
- CTE (-40°C to 40°C, Flow): 7.2E-05 1/°C (ASTM E831)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.2 W/m-°C (ASTM C177)
Injection Molding Parameters
- Drying Temperature: 105–110°C
- Drying Time: 3–4 hours (Cumulative Max: 8 hours)
- Maximum Moisture Content: 0.04%
- Melt Temperature: 275–300°C
- Nozzle Temperature: 275–300°C
- Zone Temperatures:
- Front (Zone 3): 260–300°C
- Middle (Zone 2): 255–295°C
- Rear (Zone 1): 250–290°C
- Mold Temperature: 60–90°C
- Back Pressure: 0.3–0.7 MPa
- Screw Speed: 40–70 rpm
- Shot to Cylinder Size: 30–80%
- Vent Depth: 0.038–0.076 mm
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Impact Resistance
With its high Izod and dart impact scores, this CYCOLOY MC8002 grade withstands sudden drops and impacts, reducing part failure and warranty claims in demanding applications.
Superior Heat Resistance
Parts made from CYCOLOY MC8002 maintain their shape and strength at high temperatures, ensuring reliable performance in hot environments or during assembly processes.
Excellent Flow & Processability
The low viscosity of CYCOLOY MC8002 allows it to fill complex and thin-walled molds easily, resulting in faster cycle times and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Use & Applications
- Automotive Interiors
- Consumer Electronics
- Thin-Walled Components
- Enclosures & Housings